CareTrack Kids is a landmark national study investigating the standard of healthcare provided to children in Australia. By examining 17 common childhood conditions, the study measured adherence by GPs and paediatricians to clinical practice guideline recommendations and identified barriers that prevent appropriate delivery. The study also measured the frequency and nature of adverse events involving children in our healthcare system, offering a unique opportunity to address safety deficiencies. This research will underpin the future efficient, safe and effective delivery of healthcare to children in Australia.

Update 21 March 2018: Results from the CareTrack Kids study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association show children in Australia receive care in line with clinical practice guideline recommendations on average 60 percent (59.8 per cent) of the time for 17 common medical conditions. Read details of the report here.